‘He should be knighted’ – Paul Merson makes stunning Manchester United claim after Arsenal defeat

Paul Merson believes Erik ten Hag should be knighted if Manchester United pull off a shock FA Cup final victory over Manchester City on May 25.

United lost 1-0 at Arsenal on Sunday after winning just twice in all competitions since March. A penalty shoot-out win against Coventry City in the FA Cup semi-finals and an unconvincing 4-2 win over Sheffield United are United’s only wins since their famous 4-3 victory over Liverpool on 17 March.

Ten Hag’s side now look set to miss out on European football for the first time in a decade, with United currently eighth in the Premier League table. The Red Devils could secure a place in the Europa League if they beat City in the cup final, but Merson cannot see them causing an upset.

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The former Gunners player suggested the United manager should be knighted if he pulls off a shock win over Pep Guardiola’s side. He claims it would be a miracle if the Red Devils triumphed at Wembley later this month.

“I didn’t think I’d see this in my lifetime,” he told Sky Sports. “Even eighth in the league. In my opinion, this is the biggest club in the world. Still one of the biggest clubs in the world, but not the biggest team.

“If they beat Man City in the FA Cup final, looking at this moment and looking at the last results, he should be knighted and I’m not exaggerating. He should be knighted because it would be a miracle “.